If you’ve accidentally removed the Facebook app icon from your home screen, don’t worry – it’s easy to get it back. Here are the steps for adding the Facebook app back to your home screen on both iPhone and Android devices.
Part 1: Getting Facebook Back on iPhone Home Screen
If you’ve deleted the Facebook app icon from your iPhone’s home screen, you can easily re-add it from the App Library.
Check the App Library
The App Library contains all of your installed apps, even if they don’t have an icon on your home screen. To access the App Library:
- Swipe all the way to the right-most home screen page
- Scroll down and find the Facebook app icon in the App Library
Re-Add the Facebook App Icon
Once you’ve located the Facebook app icon in your App Library:
- Press and hold the Facebook icon
- Tap “Add to Home Screen” in the pop-up menu
- The Facebook icon will appear on the home screen page you’re currently viewing
- You can drag it to reposition it wherever you like
And that’s it! The Facebook app icon is now back on your iPhone’s home screen.
Part 2: Getting Facebook Back on Android Home Screen
If you accidentally removed the Facebook app icon from your Android home screen, restoring it is quick and easy.
Check the App Drawer
Just like on iPhone, the App Drawer on Android contains all of your installed apps. To access the App Drawer:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen
- Scroll through the apps until you locate the Facebook icon
Replace the Facebook App Icon
Once you’ve found the Facebook app in your App Drawer:
- Tap and hold down on the Facebook icon
- Drag it up to the home screen
- Position it wherever you want
The Facebook app icon is now back in its rightful place on your Android home screen!
Part 3: Troubleshooting Tips
In most cases, checking your App Library or App Drawer is all you need to restore a deleted app icon. But here are some tips for troubleshooting if you can’t find the app:
Update Your App List
Pull down on the App Library/App Drawer to refresh the list of apps. Newly installed apps may not show up right away.
Check Your App Pages
Swipe through all of your App Library or App Drawer pages in case Facebook got moved.
Search for the App
Use the App Library/App Drawer search bar to search for “Facebook” and make sure it’s still installed.
Reinstall the Facebook App
If you can’t find Facebook anywhere, you may need to reinstall it from the App Store or Play Store.
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Part 4: Preventing App Icon Deletion
To avoid losing app icons in the future, there are some preventative measures you can take:
Be Careful When Deleting
Double check which icons you are deleting from your home screen to avoid deleting ones you want to keep.
Use App Library/Drawer Frequently
Get in the habit of accessing your App Library or App Drawer to launch apps. Then you won’t need their home screen icons as much.
Use Search to Open Apps
Both iOS and Android allow you to search for apps. So you can easily launch apps without icons.
Utilize the App Dock
The app dock on iPhone and some Android launchers contains app shortcuts that won’t get deleted when adjusting your home screen.
Re-Add Essential Icons
If you do delete an important app icon, follow the steps above to quickly restore it.
Part 5: Customizing Your Home Screen
While deleting the Facebook icon may have been an accident, you may intentionally want to customize your home screen. Here are some tips for tailoring it to your preferences:
Use Folders to Group Apps
Combine apps into folders to reduce clutter on your home screen.
Delete Unused Apps
Get rid of home screen icons for apps you no longer need.
Prioritize Frequently Used Apps
Keep your most-used apps on the first home screen page for easy access.
Change App Icon Design
Some launchers let you customize each app icon’s appearance.
Experiment with Widgets
Add widgets like date, weather, reminders to show info right on your home screen.
Adjust Home Screen Grid
Change the app grid dimensions to allow more or fewer icons per screen.
Use Multiple Home Screen Pages
Have separate pages for work apps, games, social media and more.
Conclusion
Accidentally deleting the Facebook app icon can be annoying, but re-adding it only takes a few steps. Just remember to check your App Library on iPhone or App Drawer on Android. With a few taps, you’ll get that Facebook icon back in its home on your home screen. And feel free to customize your home screen further to make it as functional and aesthetically pleasing as possible.